Warlock's mirror - Revision history

Patrick2011b: add a ref for enchantments and autohits using a separate block chance

2025-04-02T01:00:35Z

add a ref for enchantments and autohits using a separate block chance

Patrick2011b: bump

2025-04-02T00:55:17Z

bump

Hordes: clarify

2023-11-19T22:51:33Z

clarify

Hordes: fix an error with SH calc; warlock's mirror at 8 SH failed to block BOF 20 times in a row, which is statistically improbable - see ( old.reddit.com/r/dcss/comments/qfcf2b/lets_take_a_closer_look_at_warlocks_mirror/ )

2023-11-19T20:05:37Z

fix an error with SH calc; warlock's mirror at 8 SH failed to block BOF 20 times in a row, which is statistically improbable - see ( old.reddit.com/r/dcss/comments/qfcf2b/lets_take_a_closer_look_at_warlocks_mirror/ )

Hordes at 16:27, 16 September 2023

2023-09-16T16:27:18Z

Hordes: explicitly mention what it can't block

2023-08-31T21:17:08Z

explicitly mention what it can't block

Hordes: fix ref

2023-08-31T20:54:01Z

fix ref

Hordes: correct the block chance, add SRC for block, add note on commit da8bd6c

2023-08-31T20:53:02Z

correct the block chance, add SRC for block, add note on commit da8bd6c

Hordes: slight rw, mention malmutate, -Og Tr Fe

2023-08-31T20:41:24Z

slight rw, mention malmutate, -Og Tr Fe

Hordes: consistency

2023-05-07T00:42:43Z

consistency

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 For piercing attacks, such as [[javelin]]s and [[bolt spell]]s, the chance to block is determined by [[SH]], like any attack you can block normally.
-For enchantments and never-missing attacks, the chance to block is equal to <code>2*SH / (2*SH + 20)</code>.<ref>{{source ref|0.32.1|beam.cc|7690}}<br>Note that 'internal' SH is twice as high as your actual SH score.</ref> All sources of SH count. This equates to 37.5% at 6 [[SH]], reaches 50% at 10 SH, 66% at 20 SH, and gradually increases further from there.
+For enchantments and never-missing attacks<ref>{{source ref|0.32.1|beam.cc|3444}}</ref>, the chance to block is equal to <code>2*SH / (2*SH + 20)</code>.<ref>{{source ref|0.32.1|beam.cc|7690}}<br>Note that 'internal' SH is twice as high as your actual SH score.</ref> All sources of SH count. This equates to 37.5% at 6 [[SH]], reaches 50% at 10 SH, 66% at 20 SH, and gradually increases further from there.
 It cannot block [[smite-targeted]] attacks, explosions like [[Fireball]], or other sorts of AOE effects.

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 {{flavour|A handheld array of hexagonal mirrors, synthesized from a truly exotic substance and polished to a blinding sheen. A skilled user will find that it can reflect almost anything, even spells that pierce through lesser materials and hexes with no physical manifestation at all.}}
 [[File:warlock.png]] '''''the +3 warlock's mirror'''''
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 For piercing attacks, such as [[javelin]]s and [[bolt spell]]s, the chance to block is determined by [[SH]], like any attack you can block normally.
-For enchantments and never-missing attacks, the chance to block is equal to <code>2*SH / (2*SH + 20)</code>.<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|beam.cc|6853}}<br>Note that 'internal' SH is twice as high as your actual SH score.</ref> All sources of SH count. Unlike normal blocking, this reflection does not 'decay' after multiple blocks. This equates to 37.5% at 6 [[SH]], reaches 50% at 10 SH, 66% at 20 SH, and gradually increases further from there.
+For enchantments and never-missing attacks, the chance to block is equal to <code>2*SH / (2*SH + 20)</code>.<ref>{{source ref|0.32.1|beam.cc|7690}}<br>Note that 'internal' SH is twice as high as your actual SH score.</ref> All sources of SH count. This equates to 37.5% at 6 [[SH]], reaches 50% at 10 SH, 66% at 20 SH, and gradually increases further from there.
 It cannot block [[smite-targeted]] attacks, explosions like [[Fireball]], or other sorts of AOE effects.
 ==Desirability==
-The '''warlock's mirror'''<ref>{{source ref|0.30.0|art-data.txt|1520}}</ref> is a fairly useful shield, especially in places with many piercing attacks (such as [[javelin]]s in [[the Shoals]]) or enchantments. Even if the enemy is immune to their own attacks, the omnireflect is useful - it lets you block otherwise unblockable effects.
+The '''warlock's mirror'''<ref>{{source ref|0.32.1|art-data.txt|1516}}</ref> is a fairly useful shield, especially in places with many piercing attacks (such as [[javelin]]s in [[the Shoals]]) or enchantments. Even if the enemy is immune to their own attacks, the omnireflect is useful - it lets you block otherwise unblockable effects.
-However, this shield is still a buckler. Heavier characters or those with lots of Shields skill might prefer a [[tower shield]] or a highly enchanted [[kite shield]], which are more effective against attacks you can block normally. But for those who would use a buckler anyway, there are few better options.
+However, this shield is still a buckler. Stronger characters or those with lots of Shields skill might prefer a [[tower shield]] or a highly enchanted [[kite shield]], which are more effective against attacks you can block normally. But for those who would use a buckler anyway, there are few better options.
 The mirror can block [[Malmutate]], so it can be a strong(er) choice in places where malmutation is common.

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 __NOTOC__
 ==Mechanics==
-For piercing attacks, such as [[javelin]]s and [[bolt spell]]s, the chance to block is determined by [[SH]], as with other projectiles.
+For piercing attacks, such as [[javelin]]s and [[bolt spell]]s, the chance to block is determined by [[SH]], like any attack you can block normally.
 For enchantments and never-missing attacks, the chance to block is equal to <code>2*SH / (2*SH + 20)</code>.<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|beam.cc|6853}}<br>Note that 'internal' SH is twice as high as your actual SH score.</ref> All sources of SH count. Unlike normal blocking, this reflection does not 'decay' after multiple blocks. This equates to 37.5% at 6 [[SH]], reaches 50% at 10 SH, 66% at 20 SH, and gradually increases further from there.

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 __NOTOC__
 ==Mechanics==
-The chance to reflect normally unblockable effects is <code>2*SH / (2*SH + 20)</code>.<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|beam.cc|6853}}<br>Note that 'internal' SH is twice as high as your actual SH score.</ref> All sources of SH count. Unlike normal blocking, this reflection does not 'decay' after multiple blocks. This equates to 37.5% at 6 [[SH]], reaches 50% at 10 SH, 66% at 20 SH, and gradually increases further from there.
+For piercing attacks, such as [[javelin]]s and [[bolt spell]]s, the chance to block is determined by [[SH]], as with other projectiles.
 It cannot block [[smite-targeted]] attacks, explosions like [[Fireball]], or other sorts of AOE effects.
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 ==History==
-*Prior to [[0.25]], the warlock's mirror only had a <code>2*SH / (2*SH + 40)</code> chance to reflect unblockable effects, and couldn't reflect piercing physical projectiles like [[javelin]]s.
+*Prior to [[0.25]], the warlock's mirror only had a <code>2*SH / (2*SH + 40)</code> chance to reflect never-missing effects, and couldn't reflect piercing physical projectiles like [[javelin]]s.
 *The warlock's mirror was introduced in [[0.18]].

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 __NOTOC__
 ==Mechanics==
-The chance to reflect normally unblockable effects is <code>2*SH / (2*SH + 20)</code>.<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|beam.cc|6853}}<br>Note that 'internal' SH is twice as high as your actual SH score.</ref> All sources of SH count. Unlike normal blocking, this reflection does not 'decay' after multiple blocks.
+The chance to reflect normally unblockable effects is <code>2*SH / (2*SH + 20)</code>.<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|beam.cc|6853}}<br>Note that 'internal' SH is twice as high as your actual SH score.</ref> All sources of SH count. Unlike normal blocking, this reflection does not 'decay' after multiple blocks. This equates to 37.5% at 6 [[SH]], reaches 50% at 10 SH, 66% at 20 SH, and gradually increases further from there.
 It cannot block [[smite-targeted]] attacks, explosions like [[Fireball]], or other sorts of AOE effects.

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	This equates to 37.5% at 6 [[SH]], reaches 50% at 10 SH, 66% at 20 SH, and gradually increases further from there.		This equates to 37.5% at 6 [[SH]], reaches 50% at 10 SH, 66% at 20 SH, and gradually increases further from there.
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		+	It cannot block [[smite-targeted]] attacks, explosions like [[Fireball]], or other sorts of AOE effects.

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 [[Reflection]] ego<br>
-Can also reflect [[piercing]] attacks and enchantments
+Can also reflect [[piercing]] attacks, enchantments, and never-missing attacks
 __NOTOC__
 ==Mechanics==
-The chance to reflect normally unblockable effects is <code>2*SH / (2*SH + 40)</code>. All sources of SH count. Unlike normal blocking, this reflection does not 'decay' after multiple blocks.
+The chance to reflect normally unblockable effects is <code>2*SH / (2*SH + 20)</code>.<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|beam.cc|6853}}<br>Note that 'internal' SH is twice as high as displayed SH. All sources of SH count. Unlike normal blocking, this reflection does not 'decay' after multiple blocks.
-This equates to around 24% at 6 [[SH]], reaches 50% at 20 SH, and gradually increases further from there.
+This equates to 37.5% at 6 [[SH]], reaches 50% at 10 SH, 66% at 20 SH, and gradually increases further from there.
 ==Desirability==
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 ==History==
-*Prior to [[0.25]], the warlock's mirror could not reflect piercing physical projectiles like [[javelin]]s.
+*Prior to [[0.25]], the warlock's mirror only had a <code>2*SH / (2*SH + 40)</code> chance to reflect unblockable effects, and couldn't reflect piercing physical projectiles like [[javelin]]s.
 *The warlock's mirror was introduced in [[0.18]].